Richmond Rugby Football Club Founded 1928
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Richmond have a long and proud tradition of youths rugby,our aim is to provide the
highest levels of coaching to
all teams. we provide teams from Minis U12s to U18s.All of our coaches are I.R.FU
accredited and range from
Foundation to Level 1.All children and parents are welcome to take part in a fun and
friendly environment where
children of all ages can learn the skills of Rugby.
Rugby is an easy game to play once you know the basics. The same can be said for
Rugby-speak – once you
understand what all the terms used in Rugby mean, they become easy to understand!
It’s never easy when you don’t understand what something means, and it's often hard to
ask for an explanation.
In this section, we’ll take care of all that for you.
Sit back while we take you through all the words you'll hear on the TV when watching a
match!
Scrum
The forward packs from each team form a Scrum, split up into the front row (Prop, Hooker,
Prop), second row (2
locks), and back row (Openside flanker, number 8, and blindside flanker).
When everyone is in position, the referee will call engage and the two front rows, with their
team mates pushing
from behind, crash together.
The ball is fed into the tunnel that is created underneath them and the hookers strike for
the ball with their feet.
The ball then goes under the feet of the winning team’s second row, before the halfback
picks it up from the back
of the Scrum, usually behind the Number 8.
Ruck
A Ruck is what happens soon after a player carrying the ball is tackled to the ground by a
player from the
opposing team. As more players rush in to try and secure the ball for their team, coming
into contact with the
opposition in a scrum-like formation, a ruck is formed.
Both teams push for the ball, with the team that wins possession getting another attacking
phase.
Maul
Similar to a Ruck, with the main difference being a Maul takes place when the player
carrying the ball is tackled,
but not put to ground.
When this happens, the ball carrier and the tackler wrestle for possession of the ball, often
with other players
joining in around them to push the Maul forward.
Rolling Maul
A Rolling Maul is when the attacking team takes the ball into a tackle with a plan to use
their forwards to move the
ball up the field while keeping possession safe.
The ball carrier will take the ball in, often with a team mate already ripping the ball off him,
meaning the
opposition can’t get at it. The attacking forwards then roll the maul by repeating this
process while moving from
the back of the maul to the side, where it forms again. This can be an effective way of
using your forward
strength to gain field position.
Line Out
A Line Out restarts the match after the ball is kicked into touch during general play – i.e.
not from a penalty kick.
The line out is formed where the ball crossed to touch line. Up to seven forwards from
each team line up between
5 metres in from touch and 15 metres in, with the hooker on the touch line ready to throw
the ball in.
The hooker’s job is to throw the ball to one of his jumpers, traditionally a lock or back
rower, who is lifted high in
the air by two team mates.
The jumper’s job is to catch the ball, and make sure it gets to the halfback who passes it
out to the backs.
Try
A player places the ball on the ground over the try line. This is called a try and is worth 5
points.
Goal (also called a conversion)
After a try is scored, the goal kicker tries to kick the ball off the ground and through the
goal posts, over the
crossbar. If successful, his team gets 2 points.
Penalty Goal
The goal kicker takes a shot at goal after his team is awarded a penalty. If successful in
kicking the ball over the
crossbar and through the posts, his team gets 3 points.
Drop Goal
A drop goal happens in general play, when a player drop kicks the ball through the goal
posts. If successful in
kicking the ball over the crossbar and through the posts, his team gets 3 points.
Holding onto the ball
Normally a good thing, holding onto the ball is a bad thing in a Ruck situation. Once you’re
tackled, you must
release the ball otherwise you’ll be penalised!
Going over
Any player joining a Ruck must stay on their feet. Falling down over the top of a tackled
player is called Going
over, or Diving over, and is a real no-no.
Mark
Not the name of the kid down the street! When a kick is caught on the full inside the
catching team’s 22 metre
zone, the player catching the ball can call out “Mark” and be awarded a free kick
highest levels of coaching to
all teams. we provide teams from Minis U12s to U18s.All of our coaches are I.R.FU
accredited and range from
Foundation to Level 1.All children and parents are welcome to take part in a fun and
friendly environment where
children of all ages can learn the skills of Rugby.
Rugby is an easy game to play once you know the basics. The same can be said for
Rugby-speak – once you
understand what all the terms used in Rugby mean, they become easy to understand!
It’s never easy when you don’t understand what something means, and it's often hard to
ask for an explanation.
In this section, we’ll take care of all that for you.
Sit back while we take you through all the words you'll hear on the TV when watching a
match!
Scrum
The forward packs from each team form a Scrum, split up into the front row (Prop, Hooker,
Prop), second row (2
locks), and back row (Openside flanker, number 8, and blindside flanker).
When everyone is in position, the referee will call engage and the two front rows, with their
team mates pushing
from behind, crash together.
The ball is fed into the tunnel that is created underneath them and the hookers strike for
the ball with their feet.
The ball then goes under the feet of the winning team’s second row, before the halfback
picks it up from the back
of the Scrum, usually behind the Number 8.
Ruck
A Ruck is what happens soon after a player carrying the ball is tackled to the ground by a
player from the
opposing team. As more players rush in to try and secure the ball for their team, coming
into contact with the
opposition in a scrum-like formation, a ruck is formed.
Both teams push for the ball, with the team that wins possession getting another attacking
phase.
Maul
Similar to a Ruck, with the main difference being a Maul takes place when the player
carrying the ball is tackled,
but not put to ground.
When this happens, the ball carrier and the tackler wrestle for possession of the ball, often
with other players
joining in around them to push the Maul forward.
Rolling Maul
A Rolling Maul is when the attacking team takes the ball into a tackle with a plan to use
their forwards to move the
ball up the field while keeping possession safe.
The ball carrier will take the ball in, often with a team mate already ripping the ball off him,
meaning the
opposition can’t get at it. The attacking forwards then roll the maul by repeating this
process while moving from
the back of the maul to the side, where it forms again. This can be an effective way of
using your forward
strength to gain field position.
Line Out
A Line Out restarts the match after the ball is kicked into touch during general play – i.e.
not from a penalty kick.
The line out is formed where the ball crossed to touch line. Up to seven forwards from
each team line up between
5 metres in from touch and 15 metres in, with the hooker on the touch line ready to throw
the ball in.
The hooker’s job is to throw the ball to one of his jumpers, traditionally a lock or back
rower, who is lifted high in
the air by two team mates.
The jumper’s job is to catch the ball, and make sure it gets to the halfback who passes it
out to the backs.
Try
A player places the ball on the ground over the try line. This is called a try and is worth 5
points.
Goal (also called a conversion)
After a try is scored, the goal kicker tries to kick the ball off the ground and through the
goal posts, over the
crossbar. If successful, his team gets 2 points.
Penalty Goal
The goal kicker takes a shot at goal after his team is awarded a penalty. If successful in
kicking the ball over the
crossbar and through the posts, his team gets 3 points.
Drop Goal
A drop goal happens in general play, when a player drop kicks the ball through the goal
posts. If successful in
kicking the ball over the crossbar and through the posts, his team gets 3 points.
Holding onto the ball
Normally a good thing, holding onto the ball is a bad thing in a Ruck situation. Once you’re
tackled, you must
release the ball otherwise you’ll be penalised!
Going over
Any player joining a Ruck must stay on their feet. Falling down over the top of a tackled
player is called Going
over, or Diving over, and is a real no-no.
Mark
Not the name of the kid down the street! When a kick is caught on the full inside the
catching team’s 22 metre
zone, the player catching the ball can call out “Mark” and be awarded a free kick
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